THE APEX TIMES
Two People Rescued After Attempting to Drive Across Flooded Middle Fork of the Red River in Wolfe County
Wolfe County Search & Rescue responded Thursday evening after two people tried to cross the Middle Fork of the Red River near Torrent Falls, according to a report from LEX18.
Wolfe County Search & Rescue said it rescued two people after they attempted to drive across a flooded section of the Middle Fork of the Red River near Torrent Falls. The rescue effort began after a call came in shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday, according to the LEX18 report.
Responders were dispatched around 9:15 p.m., LEX18 reported. Wolfe County Search & Rescue said the two people were trying to cross the river when water levels and conditions made the crossing dangerous.
The report said the attempt involved a vehicle trying to cross the flooded river area. Wolfe County Search & Rescue personnel carried out the rescue to get the two people out of the hazardous location and to safety.
No additional details about the people’s injuries or medical condition were included in the LEX18 account. The report focused on the response timeline, the location of the incident near Torrent Falls, and that the two people were ultimately rescued.
Incidents like this typically underscore the risks of driving through floodwater, which can move faster than it appears and can weaken road surfaces and riverbanks. While the LEX18 report did not provide road-closure information, responders said the river crossing was the key hazard in this case.
Wolfe County Search & Rescue did not specify in the LEX18 report whether the vehicle was recovered or what condition it was left in after the rescue. The agency also did not describe any follow-up actions such as additional searches or investigations, beyond the rescue itself.
As weather conditions and water levels can change quickly, officials generally rely on public safety messaging to avoid flood crossings. In this case, the immediate priority was getting the two people out after the river crossing attempt, according to the reported account.
The LEX18 report did not name the individuals or give further circumstances leading up to the attempt. Additional information, if any, would typically be expected from Wolfe County Search & Rescue or other local authorities that respond to incidents involving flooded roadways.
Why It Matters
- The timing of the call, shortly after 9:15 p.m., highlights how quickly hazardous flood conditions can lead to emergencies on rural routes and river crossings.
- The incident involved a vehicle attempt to cross floodwater, a scenario that can create immediate risks for drivers and complicate rescues.
- The report centers on local responder capacity in Wolfe County, with Search & Rescue coordinating a nighttime response near a river area.
- Without additional reported injury information, public safety messaging on flood crossings remains the clearest takeaway from the publicly described circumstances.
- The lack of naming and follow-up details in the report means families and the public may need to rely on agency updates for any further confirmation of injuries or next steps.
Key Facts
- Wolfe County Search & Rescue responded to a call around 9:15 p.m. Thursday for a rescue near Torrent Falls.
- Two people were rescued after attempting to drive across the Middle Fork of the Red River near Torrent Falls.
- The incident occurred in Wolfe County, according to LEX18.
- LEX18 reported that the rescue began shortly after the 9:15 p.m. call.
- The LEX18 account did not provide additional details about injuries, medical treatment, or the vehicle’s condition.